Wix syrup for children

Cough syrup for children is the most common remedy with which parents only have to face. The pharmacy has a wide variety of syrups, and it is sometimes difficult to choose in favor of one or another remedy. In this case, of course you can consult a pharmacist, consult a doctor. But still the most important information about the basic cough drugs presented in the pharmacy, parents should know themselves. Here is a description of the most commonly prescribed syrups.

Wix syrup for children cough is one of the drugs used as a mucolytic agent for liquefaction of sputum and its excretion outside. It helps to facilitate the excretion of phlegm from the body. At the same time, the airways are cleared, the inflammatory process is eliminated, metabolic processes are normalized, the infectious process is eliminated.

The condition improves dramatically, recovery is much faster. This is due, on the one hand, to the fact that the infection is eliminated from the body, respectively, the inflammatory process is reduced. On the other hand, immunoglobulin is activated. The walls produce more immunoglobulin, which in turn, prevents the progression of infection, increases local immunity, normalizes the mucous membranes.

Immunoglobulin normalizes the state of local immunity, it indirectly affects the immune system as a whole. Thus, there is a sharp increase in colonization resistance of the mucous membranes. The body becomes more durable, activates its own protective mechanisms to further prevent the spread of infection throughout the body.

Pharmacodynamics

The main properties of the drug are its secretolitic and secretory properties. The mechanism of action is aimed at normalizing the state of the respiratory tract, bronchial tree. As auxiliary, but sufficiently effective agents are such components as, honey, ginger, raspberries, etc. This greatly facilitates the possibility of using the drug for children, as they gladly take it inside. Children really like the pleasant, sweet taste of syrup. But this can also be a significant drawback in the treatment of patients with diabetes, since a high sugar content adversely affects the patient's body (blood glucose level rises sharply).

The most pronounced is the expectorant effect of the syrup on the body. Due to the ability to stimulate the receptors, the reflex action significantly increases, the respiratory muscles contract. With more intensive excretion of sputum, faster inflammation is eliminated.

Ambroxol hydrochloride is a substance derived synthetically. Refers to the benzylamine group. The mechanism consists in the activation of serous and airways. The number of sputum is significantly increased. 

For more information on syrups used for cough for children, see  this article.

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Dosing and administration

For effective therapy, approximately 15 ml of the drug is administered per treatment.

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Side effects Syrup Vicks

There may be a decrease in pressure, dyspnea, a decrease in body temperature, chills. If side effects occur, you must either reduce the dosage of the drug, or completely stop receiving it. In any case, you need to consult a doctor beforehand, because only the doctor can advise the best way to solve the problem.

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Overdose

In case of an overdose, all of the above symptoms are greatly amplified, which may require gastric lavage. Particularly in demand and effective in the first 2 hours after taking a large amount of the drug. You also need to know that when taking a large dosage of the drug, you should immediately call an ambulance, induce vomiting, give a large amount of water. In the future, hospitalization may be required. Also, in the process of restorative therapy, the intake of fat-containing medicinal components may be required.

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